Add 20/30 and 30/56
20/30 + 30/56 is 101/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
20/30 = 20 × 28/30 × 28 = 560/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840 - Add the two like fractions:
560/840 + 450/840 = 560 + 450/840 = 1010/840 - 1010/840 simplified gives 101/84
- So, 20/30 + 30/56 = 101/84
In mixed form: 117/84
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